Learn more about the innovative technologies we use, and the wonderful procedures we offer. The following informative patient educational videos will help you gather more knowledge on excellent dermatological care that can be accomplished. For further information, or to schedule an appointment, please call us at (972) 362-9567.

Skin Care step number one Cleanse every morning and evening with a cleanser meant for your skin type, chosen by one of our skin care consultants.
Skin Care step two. Gentle exfoliation is very helpful to the skin to help it repair itself. We recommend that Clarisonic skin care system and Microdermabrasion treatments.
Step number 3. Moisturize damp skin. Even oily skin can be safely moisturized with a non-oily anti-aging moisturizer.
Skin care step number 4. Apply sunscreen daily. Sun damage is the number one cause of wrinkles. A non chemical medical grade, physical sunscreen best for all skin types and safe for babies, delicate and oily skin can be chosen for you by one of our consultants. We offer multiple medical grade skin care products to treat all types of skin conditions. Talk to our team about which one is right for you.

Nearly 640,000 laser skin rejuvenation treatments were performed in the US last year.
Our lasers utilize a focused beam of high intensity light to stimulate the production of collagen and gently reduce the signs of aging and sun damage.
Laser treatments can tighten the skin, reduce fine wrinkles, improve acne scars, Decrease large pores, minimize redness and diminish unwanted hair.
With laser skin rejuvenation you’ll see improvement in skin texture and tone within days, wrinkle improvement continues for 3 months or more as collagen builds.
Here’s an example for laser skin resurfacing for brown spots, for fine lines and wrinkles and for acne scars.
A 28-year-old patient wrote, “I’ve always hated my acne scars. I did fraxel a few times and they have softened and I’m very happy with the results”.

Photorejuvenation is an intense pulsed light treatment. Photorejuvenation or IPLE treats brown spots, broken capillaries, rosacea and fine lines.
Patients often notice a profound improvement after just one treatment. Best results usually delivered in a series of treatments spaced four six weeks apart.
Here’s an example of IPL use to treat pigmentation, for photo damage and for rosacea.
A 62-year-old male patient writes, “I have rosacea and I like to play golf. I had big red veins on my nose. One laser treatment fixed it, thanks Dr. McConnell”.
A 52-year-old female patient notes, I didn’t bother treating rosacea when I was young and then it got to a point where I would not have my picture taken since I looked like I had red make-up on. Dr. McConnell did two laser treatment and now my skin looks great”. in, no mess and no more shaving.”

Chemical peel treatments exfoliate the skin, leaving you with a healthier, more youthful look. Chemical peels maybe used to treat age spots, fine lines, acne and sun damage. Here are typical before and after photos of a chemical peel.
A 40-year-old patient writes “ I had really stubborn brown spot on my face. We tried lasers, creams and all kinds of things. I can say that Dr. McConnell is very committed to fixing a problem and doesn’t give up on you. We finally tried a new facial peel and it worked. But if she tells you to wear sunscreen, you better do it!.”
DSA Dermatology has a wide variety of safe, easy, economical peels to address brown discolorations, excessive redness, and roughness of the skin. These peels include the Melanage peel, the Quelage Peel and the Gloss Peel.
Melanage Skin Brightening System is a superficial peel that is gentle and safe. It is extremely effective on a wide range of skin tones. This patient saw excellent results with one treatment. Here she is before and 34 days after treatment.
This patient’s skin tone was even significantly with a series of Melanage treatments.
The Quelage Skin Renewal System is the first safe peel for sensitive and redness prone skin.
Here’s a visia complexion analysis showing significant reduction in redness for this rosacea patient.
This patient saw these wonderful results within 30 days after treatment.
The new Gloss skin retexturizing system is an easy economical peel that is excellent at returning rough looking skin to its youthful glow.

Art can be awe-inspiring fascinating and thought-provoking art is all around us and in many different forms although the real beauty of art is that it can tell a story without saying a word, and like art those moderate to severe frown lines between the brows, can also say a lot about a person My frown lines made me appear Stern or disapproving people were saying that I looked angry or too serious, everyone has their own reason for speaking to their doctor about Botox Cosmetic, what’s yours? Whatever the reason you’re here to learn about the art of Botox Cosmetic, and what your doctor can do to touch up those moderate to severe frown lines between your brows, hi I’m Lisa Masters, and I’m here to talk to you about the one and only Botox Cosmetic a simple non-surgical physician and ministered treatment that can temporarily treat moderate to severe frown lines between the brows and people ages 18 to 65. Botox Cosmetic botulinum toxin type A is a true original, it’s by prescription only and it’s the only treatment of its kind approved by the Food and Drug Administration. We’ve created this video to help you understand more about Botox Cosmetic, what it is, how it works, and how it can visibly improve the appearance of moderate to severe frown lines between the brows. After viewing this program in reviewing the important safety information, talk with your doctor about Botox Cosmetic to see if it’s right for you. Only a licensed trained healthcare professional can administer Botox Cosmetic. Now let’s cover the questions that are on everyone’s mind. Botox botulinum toxin type A has been used therapeutically for over 16 years to treat a variety of medical conditions. It’s approved in more than 75 countries and remains the most studied botulinum toxin and one of the most widely researched medicines in the world. The same formulation but dosing specific to frown lines, was approved by the US Food and Drug Administration in 2002 as Botox Cosmetic. After Botox cosmetic injections, serious heart problems and serious allergic reactions have been reported rarely. If you think you’re having an allergic reaction or other unusual symptoms, such as difficulty swallowing, speaking or breathing, call your doctor immediately. Over time movement of brow muscles causes the skin crease. As skin becomes less elastic repeated frown and creates lines and wrinkles between the brows. Botox Cosmetic is a purified protein produced by the Clostridium botulinum bacterium, that relaxes the muscles by blocking nerve impulses. With a few tiny injections Botox Cosmetic blocks, the release of acetylcholine, the chemical that causes muscles to contract. With less movement, the facial muscles begin to relax and the lines begin to fade. You’ll still be able to frown, smile or look surprised but without the creases and wrinkles between your brows. I love the results. Results have been terrific. I think the frown lines look much less noticeable. This simple non-surgical procedure consists of a few tiny injections and can be performed right in your doctor’s office. No anesthetic is required. The first thing your doctor will determine are the places that need to be treated. Prior to being injected these areas may be numbed with a cold pack or anesthetic. These are the sites where you can expect to be injected with Botox Cosmetic. Using a very fine needle, a tiny injection will be made into each site. Localize pain infection, inflammation, tenderness, swelling redness, and or bleeding, bruising may be associated with the injection. since there’s no recovery time or downtime, you can even receive Botox cosmetic treatment on your lunch break, and within days, you’ll see a noticeable improvement in the appearance of the vertical lines between your brows. The most common side effects following injection include temporary eyelid droop, and nausea. Now let’s hear from some patients who’ve experienced Botox cosmetic treatment. The procedure was very easy it was just a few pinpricks. Was something that I could do and just be in and out of the doctor’s office in no time at all. Took about 10, 15 minutes and then I was off to dinner. Serious heart problems and serious allergic reactions have been reported rarely. If you think you’re having an allergic reaction or other unusual symptoms, such as difficulty swallowing, speaking, or breathing call your doctor immediately. The most common side effects following injection include temporary eyelid droop, and nausea. Localized pain, infection, inflammation, tenderness, swelling, redness, and or bleeding bruising, may be associated with the injection. Patients with certain neuromuscular disorders such as ALS, myasthenia gravis or lambert-eaton syndrome, may be at increased risk of serious side effects. Full prescribing information has been provided to your doctor. You can expect to see noticeable improvements in a matter of days. And you may continue to improve during the first week after treatment. Optimal results should be visible within 30 days. I saw an improvement of my frown lines, within a few days and it just kept getting better and better over the next couple of weeks. When I look in the mirror I like what I see now. With proper dosing of 20 units in the brow region, the positive effects of treatment can last up to four months. Ordinarily you will only need to repeat the treatment three or four times a year and treatment with Botox Cosmetic can be repeated, as long as you continue to respond. I schedule treatments every three to four months. So, I’m pretty diligent about it because I feel like it makes a difference. I wouldn’t think twice about doing it again. it was it was that simple. My friends notice the difference, but they couldn’t figure out why, and that’s the kind of look that I wanted something was very subtle. According to a recent survey, most patients were satisfied with the results of their Botox cosmetic treatment, and for four years now, Botox Cosmetic has been the most popular physician administered cosmetic procedure in the United States, surgical and non-surgical combined according to the American Society for aesthetic plastic surgery. Think about your reason for talking to your doctor about Botox cosmetic treatment and together you can decide whether it’s right for you. I’m satisfied with the results. I’d do it again. They were really positive comments and made me feel good. it’s very simple it’s a very quick procedure, and it does make a difference. Botox Cosmetic is important to me and I’m gonna continue to have the treatments. I’m glad we could share a few moments together today. We hope we’ve helped you get a feel for the art of Botox cosmetic and treating those moderate to severe frown lines between your brows. Thank you for your time, and please speak with your doctor, if you have any additional questions. Why ask your doctor about Botox cosmetic? This is my time. Everyone has their own reason. Curious, go to botoxcosmetic.com to find a doctor nearby, cause only a doctor can answer all your questions. What will your reason be? Ask your doctor about the one. The only. Botox cosmetic, isn’t it about time.